October 17 events
Following events expected on October 17
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Chilly weather and precipitation expected
Precipitation is expected in some areas of western aimags on October 18, in most areas of western aimags, in some areas of gobi aimags and in western parts of central aimags on October 19, in northern parts of the country on October 20, and in areas of western and central aimags on October 21.
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President of Mongolia awarded international Nicholas Roerich Prize
The President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga was awarded the international Nicholas Roerich Prize for 2018. It is the first time in 16 years for a state head to receive the award.  
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Female team wins third place at World Youth and Juniors SAMBO Championships
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Mongolian team becomes world champion in horseback archery
Mongolian team claimed the Grand Prix at the 14th World Horseback Archery Championships held on October 4-8 in Sokcho, Korea.
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Minister Ts.Tsogzolmaa pays tribute to Asian Champion G.Ugalztsetseg
On October 16, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Ts.Tsogzolmaa received and paid tribute to a triple Asian Champion of Bodybuilding and Physique Sports G.Ugalztsetseg. 
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Czech short term visa application center opened
A new visa application center for short term visa applicants to the Czech Republic was opened at DHL Center today.
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Chevening Scholarship to be extended
On October 12, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Sports Ts.Tsogzolmaa held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom to Mongolia Philip Malone, where they exchanged views on education sector of the two countries.
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80 percent of employed population aged 18-38
On the occasion of the Human Resource Employee Appreciation Day of Mongolia, the Cabinet Secretariat, National Institute for Human Resource Research and ‘HR club’ co-organized the national forum for human resource specialists under the theme ‘New Generation- Guide to Development’ on October 15.
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Regional Logistics Center puts into operation
A Regional Logistics Center established in Zamyn-Uud soum of Dornogobi aimag was put into operation. 
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E.Odbayar: Diversifying the economy is a way to enter the market for landlocked countries
The main challenge for landlocked countries lies in the market. Or more specifically, commodity-trade-manufacturing. This topic is being discussed at the sub-regional workshop with the theme “Fostering Structural Transformation and Export Diversification in Selected Asian Landlocked Developing Countries”, which is taking place at the UN House today.
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Construction of oil refinery running at 40 percent
Construction works of the oil refinery was launched last June and infrastructure works or construction of auto road, railroad and power line are running at 40 percent.
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MUST programmes internationally accredited
The School of ICT at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) became the first university in Mongolia to receive the certificate of 6-year-accreditation from the ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) for their telecommunication engineer and wireless network engineer programmes.  
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Mongolia-US trade and economic cooperation to expand
A business delegation led by Alan Turley, U.S. Department of Commerce’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for China and Mongolia, is paying a visit to Mongolia.
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Minister D.Sumiyabazar receives Azerbaijani delegation
On October 15, Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry D.Sumiyabazar met with a delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Niyazi Safarov.
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Mongolian football athletes to play with the Laos team
The second match for our national football league players for FIFA days will be against the team of Laos.
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Deputy PM attends SCO Meeting
Delegation led by Deputy PM U.Enkhtuvshin attended the 17th Meeting of the Council of Heads of the Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member countries on October 11-12 in Dushanbe, the Republic of Tajikistan.
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Foreign Minister receives the UK Minister for Investment
Foreign Affairs Minister D.Tsogtbaatar met with Graham Stuart, Minister for Investment at the Department for International Trade of the United Kingdom, on October 11. The sides exchanged views on current state of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, further expansion of the cooperation and some issues of international relations.
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President Kh.Battulga to attend 12th ASEM Summit and World Investment Forum
Delegates lead by the President of Mongolia Kh.Battulga are to attend the 12th ASEM Summit on October 18 to 19, 2018 in Brussels, Belgium and the World Investment Forum from October 22 to 26 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Redevelopment project of Khalkhgol soum center commences
In frames of the Mongolian-Russian joint celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Battles of Khalkhin Gol, a New Soum project will be implemented to redevelop the Khalkhgol Soum Center.
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Number of Mongolian Students Studying under Hungarian Government Scholarships to Be Increased 10 hours
ADB to Finance Construction of 108 Schools and 95 Kindergartens 10 hours
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Receives UN Police Adviser and Commissioner Faisal Shahkar 11 hours
Mongolian Ambassador Meets Chairman of Korea-Mongolia Parliamentary Group 11 hours
Erdenet Mining Corporation SOE Representatives Receive Information on IPO Process 11 hours
Umnugobi to Become the First Aimag to Issue Bonds of Up to MNT 500 Billion 11 hours
Special Promotion: Tourists Can Enjoy Free Data Upon Arrival in Mongolia (Available until September 17, 2025) 11 hours
Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi’s Monthly Coal Sales Reach 1.4 Million Tons 14 hours
Prime Minister Zandanshatar: Employers Hiring Persons with Developmental Challenges Will Be Tangibly Rewarded 16 hours
Puppet Artists Showcase Mongolia’s Traditional Heritage 16 hours
Mongolia and the Republic of Korea to Develop the Spatial Information Sector 1 day
Shizuoka Prefecture’s Yaizu City Middle School Students Tour Mongolia 1 day
Tax Reform Proposal by Domestic Manufacturers to Be Reviewed 1 day
Public Transport Sector Revenue Increases by 68.4 Percent 1 day
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“Bagakhangai-Khushig Valley” Branch Railroad Construction Ongoing 1 day
Mongolia to Establish Trained Rescue Units with Special-Purpose Equipment 2 days
Cabinet Considers Loan Agreement Draft for National Cardiovascular Center Project 2 days
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav: Maternal and Child Health Will be a Top Priority 3 days
State Great Khural Endorses Credit Ratings to Improve Citizens’ Financial Planning 3 days
"Nomadic Spirit 2025" Program Raises Climate Change Awareness Through Art 3 days
Eight Mongolian Boxers Confirmed for the World Championships 3 days
Renovation of Pedestrian Walkways Includes Underground Cabling 3 days
432 Students Studied in Japan through “JDS” Human Resource Development Scholarship 3 days
Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Education Projects Implemented in 2025 3 days
UNICEF and UK to Establish “Growing Up Green” Early Childhood Development Center 3 days
State Great Khural Bans All Paid Prediction, Betting, and Online Gambling 3 days
Zandanshatar Gombojav: “Transparent Budget Discussions Will Reduce Corruption Index” 3 days
B. Javkhlan: “Mongolia is Leading in Gender Equality in the Region” 4 days
52-Year-Old Stamp Refreshed and Issued as “Sukhbaatar District 60 Years" 4 days
Total Foreign Trade Turnover Reaches USD 14.2 Billion 4 days
Urban Transformation: 3,157 Land Units Cleared Citywide 4 days
Ulaanbaatar City’s Winter Preparations Reach 63 Percent 4 days
COP17 to UNCCD to Be Held at the National Park 5 days
Training Program for Regional Mentors Launched 5 days
Mongolian Students Win Two Bronze Medals at the 2nd International Olympiad in AI 5 days
“Chinggis Khaan, The Great Reverent” Special Exhibition Opens 5 days
Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Protection to Implement Projects with ADB 5 days
Nomads World Cultural Festival to Promote Intangible Cultural Heritage 5 days
Advanced Water Purification Plant Ready to Be Commissioned 5 days
This Week in Mongolia 5 days
Imports Increase by 1.1 Percent from Last Year 7 days
Mongolia and WLGA Discuss Current State of Gas Fuel Sector in Mongolia 8 days
Preparations Begin for Ulaanbaatar Flood Risk Reduction Project 8 days
Feasibility Study Completed for Sludge Processing Plant Project 8 days
102 km of Flood Protection Embankments and Four Reservoirs to Be Built in 22 Locations 8 days
Mongolia to Strengthen Cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan Across All Sectors 8 days
48th WorldSkills Competition 2026 to Be Held in Shanghai 8 days
Mongolia-Bhutan Relations and Cooperation Expand 8 days
Bhutan Expresses Request to Study Mongolia's E-Governance Experiences 8 days
Mongolia Presents Ongoing Measures to Support Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference 8 days
NEMA Urges Early Preparation for Winter 8 days
Mongolia and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Emergency Management 8 days
Government to Cut Number of State-Owned Companies by 22 8 days
Prime Minister Orders Protection of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and Cultural Heritage 8 days
Mongolian Student Wins Bronze Medal at 37th International Olympiad in Informatics 9 days
Civil Servants' Performance Evaluations to Be Made Public 9 days
Mongolia to Study China’s Pension Reform Experience 9 days
Ebarimt System to Be Fully Digitalized 9 days
M. Khishigbayar Wins Two Bronze Medals at 24th World IPCA Individual Chess Championship 2025 10 days
B. Myanganbayar Inducted into NCAA Division III Hall of Fame 10 days
Mongolia to Explore Establishment of Joint Investment Fund with Oman 10 days
Prime Minister of Mongolia Resolves to Establish Economic Development Board as Permanent Body 10 days
Inspections Target Air Pollution Sources in Ulaanbaatar 10 days
Greenhouse Complex Project to Be Implemented in Shuvuun Fabrik 10 days
Current Assets of Top 5 Banks Rise by 27 Percent from Last Year 11 days
Mongolia to Cooperate with Oman in Sovereign Wealth Fund and Investment 11 days
Financing Model for Affordable Housing to Be Presented to Cabinet 11 days
Working Group Established to Intensify Implementation of Law on National Sovereign Wealth Fund 11 days
Mongolia Seeks Opportunities to Expand Teacher and Student Training in Australia 11 days
B. Enkhjargal Wins Gold at 2025 IPSC Action Air World Championship II 11 days
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